Name: Brassey Hotel
Address: Canberra, AU
Price range: From $209

Brassey Hotel, CanberraBrassey Hotel in Canberra, Australia has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 46 of 110 hotels we score in Canberra. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $209 a night (cached, not a live quote).Brassey Hotel is a heritage-style property in Canberra's Barton precinct, set on 2.5 acres of gardens and lawns close to Parliament House and the Parliamentary Triangle. Rooms are bright and contemporary, and guests get free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Facilities include the Hale Gym, EVO Health Club and Hale Spa, with a grocery store and coffee shop nearby. A range of eating options sits within easy reach, from Japanese food and wood-fired pizza to cafés, bars and a tapas lounge. It suits both business travellers visiting the parliamentary area and families, with kids welcome and a pool on site. Canberra Airport is about 7 km away. Rates start from $209 a night, so it is not a budget choice.What stands out

Heritage building with landscaped gardens

Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi

Gym, health club and spa on site

Restaurants and cafés within walking distance

Watch out for

Nightly rates start at $209

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